The holidays are approaching which means time for delicious drinkable treats! This Seasonal Soy Nog is a healthier, compassionate alternative to eggnog. Rather than using eggs, it calls for silken tofu and some soymilk. Traditional nog features rum or brandy, but this family-friendly version substitutes apple juice. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 packages (10 oz. each) silken tofu
16 oz. vanilla soymilk
2 Tbs. vanilla extract
¼  cup sugar
2 Tbs. brown sugar
¼ Tbs. ground turmeric
¼ Tbs. cinnamon
½ to 1 cup apple juice
nutmeg to taste

Directions:

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients except nutmeg; blend thoroughly, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides.
2. Serve well-chilled and dusted with nutmeg.

For this and more fun holiday recipes, visit www.LiveLifeVeg.com!

 

There are so many reasons to like soy, but the best one is flavor! Pearl Organic Soymilk produces a scrumptious and unique line of soymilk flavors. Packed with health benefits, Pearl Organic Soymilk provides as much calcium and more of vitamins A and D than cow’s milk. It also offers healthy, cholesterol-free soy protein. Get the nutrients you need from your choice of seven flavors: Original, Creamy Vanilla, Green Tea, Tropical Delight, Chocolate, Unsweetened, and Coffee.

For product and nutritional information, visit www.PearlSoymilk.com!

Regular, moderate consumption of soy foods can reduce the risk of death and cancer recurrence in women who've had breast cancer, new research shows. A study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, included 5,000 Chinese women who had been previously diagnosed with breast cancer between 2002 and 2006.

Women who had the highest intake of soy had a 29 percent reduced risk of death and a 32 percent decrease in the risk of cancer recurrence compared to those who ate less than 5.3 grams of soy per day. "There was a linear response, and we found the higher the intake, the lower the mortality, up to 11 grams of soy protein," said study author Dr. Xiao Ou Shu. After 11 grams daily the benefit leveled off, but didn't decline. Eleven grams of soy translates to about one-fourth of a cup of tofu each day. Shu also pointed out that Chinese women may be replacing unhealthier food choices, such as red meat, with soy.

There has been some concern that soy might increase the risk of breast cancer because it can act like a weak form of estrogen in the body. However, those concerns may be unfounded because this study demonstrated soy actually reduces the availability of naturally occurring estrogen by binding to its receptors.

Read the full article at www.Health.USNews.com!

The holidays are a great time to deliver a compassionate message to others! Be an inspiration this holiday by sending free New Year’s greeting cards to your family, friends, neighbors, and associates.

These colorful postcards (pictured left) cite the merits of a healthy vegan diet and offer a free Veg Starter Kit. With space for your personal greeting, these cards are a thoughtful way to encourage a healthy, compassionate lifestyle for 2010.

To request some free postcards, visit www.farmusa.org/handouts!

 

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